Buckle

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This belt buckle came about for a class…but, in the end, turned out to be so much more.  As I was preparing for the class sample, I thought what in the world am I going to make?  I don’t wear … Continue reading

Cala Lilly Ring – Bronze

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This Calla Lily ring was my second project in Lorena’s Bronze Metal Clay class.  It was mainly an exercise in making the Calla Lillies. Those little flowers were hard for me! Hand sculpted and carved.

Rose Lilly Heart – Bronze

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I recently took a Bronze Metal Clay class with Lorena Angulo.  This Rose Lilly Heart is one of the projects learned.  The Bronze clay is an incredible medium.  Molding and carving comes so easy with this clay.  …and when fired, … Continue reading

Metals

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I had been working in my studio for several days.  Upon the end of my work stint, I had forgotten to empty my water bowl that I had by my pickle pot.  After days of evaporation, the above picture was … Continue reading

Cross Medallion

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I love medallions.  There is just something about the thought of ‘Old World’ that intrigues me with medallions.  This is one of my favorites.  This Cross Medallion was created from PMC3.  The handsmithed chainwork is sterling silver.

Stonehenge Reproduction

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This is just outside Kerrville, Tx.  It is a massive reproduction of the original Stonehenge in England.  Until recently, it was built on land with a gorgeous back drop of a huge mountainous cliff.  That property was sold and believe … Continue reading

A Magical Place

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I have been going to Mo Ranch down on the Guadalupe River for the past 3 years.  I love the scenery there but never have taken the time to stop for pictures…until this year.  The pictures in this post depict … Continue reading

A King’s Ring

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Every year, I am blessed to be able to go to a jewelry camp down on the Guadalupe River with a good friend of mine, Marla.  It is beautiful country there.   What shines even more, is my mentor and friend…Jim … Continue reading

Shibuichi

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Shibuichi (“she-boo-ee-chi”) is a billon of one part silver and three parts copper.  Its name means “one-fourth” in Japanese and can be patinated into a range of blue or green shades. I had a chance to “get some melt on” … Continue reading

Kumihimo Braid

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The Kumihimo Braid looks much more complex than it really is.  This is a simple class to learn the basic round braid. Come for a Mother/Daughter day out.  The kids love this braid!  In this class, you will learn the … Continue reading